Everyone needs a NeedOh: Twin Cities toy stores sell out of viral fidget toy
NeedOhs are flying off the shelves of Twin Cities toy stores. Need-what? The brightly colored fidget toys, which snap back into shape when they are squished and stretched, are the latest "it" toy to take off thanks to a viral TikTok trend. Drops featuring new shapes, like Easter eggs, an...
Minnesota court rules Swimply rentals can be consider public pools and need licenses
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that pool rentals through the Swimply app are considered "public pools" and thus must hold a state license. The decision came after homeowners sued the state after facing a crackdown for renting out their pool through the app Swimply. Swimply began operating in the...
Total Weekend Closure for Eastbound I-94 in Downtown St. Paul Starts Friday
**In the heart of Minnesota’s capital city, a major transportation link will fall quiet beginning Friday night.** The total weekend closure for eastbound Interstate 94 in downtown St. Paul is set to test the adaptability of drivers and the spirit of the community alike. As crews undertake critical maintenance, the i-94 closure st paul serves […] The post Total Weekend Closure for Eastbound I...
A bill in the Minnesota House looks to curtail the power of HOAs in...
When it comes to HOAs, Sarah Conlow believes in accountability. “Times are tough, and if you’re going to increase dues, or if there’s going to be unnecessary fees, homeowners deserve to know that,” she says. Last summer, Conlow unsuccessfully sued her Lakeville HOA, asking a judge to...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Minneapolis — Furniture, Tools & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Minneapolis neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and garden gear to kids’ clothes and home goods.
Award-Winning Diane’s Place Announces Massive Expansion in Minneapolis
In the soft glow of pendant lights hanging over worn wooden tables, Minneapolis residents have found something rare at Diane’s Place. They discover not merely a meal but a momentary escape from the rush of daily obligations, a spot where conversations linger and plates arrive with the quiet care of old friendships. The recent announcement […] The post Award-Winning Diane’s Place Announces Massive Expansion...
“Lessons From Minneapolis”: Madisonians learn valuable insights from Minnesotans about creative resistance
Madisonians gathered at Christ Presbyterian Street Church to hear from organizers in Minnesota during ICE operations on how to utilize movements for change. On April 11, “Lessons From Minneapolis” brought out multiple community and labor organizations from both Wisconsin and Minnesota to speak on what can be done here in the state to combat issues like intensified immigration operations. Minnesota, which saw a large...
KARE 11 Investigates: Disabled Minnesotans abandoned after care provider disappears amid fraud probe
ST PAUL, Minn. — Months after a Medicaid-funded care provider shut down amid fraud allegations, disabled Minnesotans are still living without care, oversight or stable housing. In a St. Paul apartment building once leased by an Integrated Community Supports (ICS) company, residents say they’ve been left behind -caught between...
The Lowry to close after 15 years, citing construction among its reasons
The Lowry Hill restaurant will close in late April.
🎓 Multiple Education Jobs in Dakota County – Up to $61K+
Dakota County’s education scene is buzzing this month, with several schools hiring teachers and leaders who love helping kids grow. If you’ve got a heart for early learning or school leadership, these openings are worth a look.
